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Devers' Blast Not Enough as Giants Fall to Padres 7-5
12 Sep
Summary
- Robbie Ray allowed five earned runs in his first start against his former team.
- Rafael Devers hit his ninth career grand slam, tying a franchise record.
- Anthony Molina struggled, surrendering seven earned runs in three innings.
The San Francisco Giants fell to the San Diego Padres 7-5 on Friday at Oracle Park, unable to capitalize on recent momentum. The team's first true sweep of the season earlier in the week seemed to set a positive tone, but a significant early deficit proved too much to overcome.
Former Giant Robbie Ray, making his first start against his former club since being traded at the MLB deadline, surrendered an early run but then settled in. However, San Francisco found a way back in the fifth inning when Rafael Devers launched a grand slam, his ninth career and the team's ninth of the 2026 season, tying a franchise record. Devers' impressive performance continues his hot streak, now with 36 homers and 96 RBIs.
Despite Devers' heroics, the Giants' pitching struggled. Starter Anthony Molina had his worst outing since joining the team, giving up seven earned runs on nine hits in just three innings. Yunior Marte provided solid relief, pitching five scoreless innings to keep the Giants within striking distance. In the ninth inning, with the tying run at the plate, Bryce Eldridge struck out looking, ending the game.
Ray's outing saw him allow five earned runs on four hits and four walks over five innings. His ERA with the Padres is higher than his previous performance with San Francisco. The loss marked the Giants' 86th of the season, with 14 games remaining.
